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AdderLink AV series
Digital Signage Extenders
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SECT 1 Contents Operation Welcome Indicators ...................................................................................18 Introduction.................................................................................2 Standard AdderLink AV models.............................................2 Adjustments...............................................................................18 Module mixing........................................................................3 Brightness and shar
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SECT 2 Welcome Introduction AdderLink AV104 and AV101 (or AV100) The AdderLink AV range of digital signage extenders are designed and built The AdderLink AV104 transmitter and multiple AV101 modules are designed specifically for use wherever high quality video and sound must be faithfully to provide potentially enormous expansion possibilities from the outset. Each reproduced at distant locations. Mindful of the need for variety and flexibility AV104 transmitter is capable of directly feedi
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Module mixing AdderLink AV200 pair The AdderLink AV200 transmitter and receiver pair operate in a similar manner Most of the AdderLink AV modules can be mixed together in various to the AV100 series, with the addition of an RS232 serial port. The serial port combinations quite freely. For instance, an AV104 transmitter can drive mixtures of the source PC is presented at the AV200 receiver for use by a remote device of AV100 and AV101 receivers. Similarly, an AV100 transmitter can control such
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Further expansion Receiver cascading Transmitter cascading This method of expansion is limited As mentioned earlier, the AV100, to the AV101 receivers as only they AV104 and AV200 transmitters are equipped with the necessary are all capable of supporting LINK OUT cascade port. Using additional transmitter modules (and the LINK OUT port, the video and their subsequent receivers). This audio signals are transferred via is achieved using the video and CATx cabling to the next audio out
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What’s in the box What you may additionally need Video cable to connect a transmitter to the source PC and optionally to connect additional transmitter modules in cascade. * AdderLink Adder P/N: VSC18 AV100 and AV200 AdderLink AdderLink AV models are both packaged as AV transmitter* receiver* transmitter and receiver pairs. AV104, AV101, AV100R and AV100T modules are packaged separately. Stereo audio cable to connect a transmitter to the source PC and optionally to connect additio
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SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 1 0 1 RECEIVER L I N K O U T Module features Power supply connection Audio output to speakers Video output to display Link output to receiver 1 Transmitter module Receiver module Link outputs to (AV101 model pictured) (AV104 model pictured) Audio output to speakers receivers 2, 3 & 4 (AV104 only) Video output Indicators to display Video Indicators input Skew adjusters from Audio (not AV100) Link output to source input Sharpness con
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SECT 3 Installation Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the positions of your AdderLink AV modules: • Take care not to exceed the maximum link cable lengths (please refer to the section Making cascade connections). • Ensure that the transmitters are as close as possible to the source PC system and the receivers are similarly close to the display modules. Use video connection cables that are correctly shielded and are no longer than 6m in length. • Whe
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Mounting Before you begin connecting to the source PC system and display devices, it is advisable to mount the AdderLink AV modules in place. There are a number of mounting possibilities for the transmitter and receiver modules: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, • Mounted on a screw using the rear slot, • Within the optional rack mount chassis, © • On inclined surfaces using self adhesive Velcro strips (not supplied). Using the self adhesive feet Using the re
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ADDERLINK I N I N 1 0 4 TRANSMITTER Using the optional rack mount chassis 1 Place the optional rack plate onto the front of the transmitter or receiver module and secure it with the countersunk screws. 2 Orient the module on its side so that its labelled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack. 3 Slide the module into the required rack position. 4 The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that are spaced to accommodate the screws on t
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Making standard connections Connections to the AdderLink AV modules do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide although it is recommended that you do not apply power to the modules until all other connections have been made. Note: Unless stated otherwise, all connection information given here applies to all modules in the AdderLink AV family. Connections at the transmitter To connect video and audio from the source PC system To connect a monitor and speakers 1 Attach a
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ADDERLINK I N I N 1 0 4 TRANSMITTER ADDERLINK I N I N 1 0 0 TRANSMITTER LINK 4 LINK 3 LINK 2 To connect the link cable(s) The links between the transmitter and receiver modules are made using between one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. Each cable carries video and audio signals to each receiver module. When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maximum length of that link cable is 300m (1000 feet). STANDARD LINK TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Overall maxim
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ADDERLINK I N I N 1 0 0 TRANSMITTER ADDERLINK I N I N 200 TRANSMITTER To connect the power supply To connect the serial port (AdderLink AV200 only) NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within Note: The serial port feature supports RS232 serial devices at speeds up to the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an 57600 baud and all hardware handshake lines are available. No extra error unearthed power socket or extension cable. che
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SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 1 0 1 RECEIVER L I N K O U T Connections at the receiver To connect displays and speakers Link in Dual video and audio outputs are provided on the AdderLink AV receiver. Both The link from the transmitter to each receiver module is made using a twisted sets of ports provide identical signals and their connection procedures are the pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. same: When a single receiver is attached to a link cable, the maxim
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SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 200 RECEIVER SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 1 0 1 RECEIVER L I N K O U T To connect the power supply To connect a serial device (AdderLink AV200 only) NOTE: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within Note: The serial port feature supports RS232 serial devices at speeds up to the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an 57600 baud and all hardware handshake lines are
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Making cascade connections Cascade connection examples The AdderLink AV series of products have been specifically designed to be These examples demonstrate valid configurations and the effect of cascade flexible in order to support both your immediate and future needs for media connections upon overall link lengths: streaming. In addition to the standard connections made from transmitters to Cascade 1 receivers, you can also link extra transmitters to transmitters and/or receivers to Branch
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Cascading transmitters Primary Transmitter Expansion at the transmitter end VIDEO is achieved using the video and PC STANDARD LINKS AUDIO audio output ports. The signals from these ports are connected TRANSMITTER Primary transmitter to the video and audio inputs of the next transmitter and so on. POWER AdderLink AV100 and AV104 transmitters can be mixed in a cascade in any order using the STANDARD LINKS method discussed here. The RS232 serial port of an AdderLink AV200 TRANSMITTER transm
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SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 1 0 1 RECEIVER SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK O U T O U T 1 0 1 RECEIVER L I N K O U T L I N K O U T Cascading receivers (AdderLink AV101 only) Expansion at the receiver end is made possible using 101 the LINK OUT ports present on AdderLink AV101 CASCADE LINK receivers. Receiver cascade links are made using RECEIVER twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. NOTE: Ensure that there are no more than three 101 cascades (tran
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B RIG H T S H A R P ADDERLINK L I N K O U T SECT 4 Operation Brightness and sharpness adjustments In operation, the AdderLink AV modules are designed to be completely The brightness and sharpness adjustments transparent - high quality video and audio from the source PC system are played provided on every AdderLink AV receiver allow as normal, the only difference is that they are now being seen and heard up to you to compensate for any losses incurred 300 metres away. within long cable lin
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SKEW SKEW BRIGHT SHARP GB RG ADDERLINK Skew compensation adjustments (AV101 & AV200 only) To create a skew test pattern The twisted pair cabling used to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Run any image creation/editing application, such as the Paint program link the AdderLink AV modules supplied with Windows. consists of four pairs of wires per 2 Using the image application create three cable. Three of these pairs are stacked horizontal rectangles (one red, one used to convey the red, green and green a
